The house is sited on a four-acre lot outside of Toronto and the appeal of the lot is that it is a green parcel that feels like living in the country. Hariri explains, “The design of the house is intended to take full advantage of light and views on all sides. The house is able to stretch out and all the living spaces have preferred views.” In fact, much of the residence is one room wide and the ample glazing permits views into other areas of the house as well as the surrounding reflecting pools and landscape. The residence’s exterior, clad in limestone, copper, and wood will weather well and endure as it ages—the architect refers to it as the house’s “quiet excellence.”